What’s on – December

7 – Annual lantern parade, Woombye, beginning at 5.30pm with a nativity play at St Margaret’s Church in Woombye’s Blackall Street. The lantern parade will travel along Wakefield, Keil and Park Streets. The walk finishes at Bendigo Bank for Christmas carols, cake and lighting up the Christmas tree.

7, 9, 10 – A Cracker Christmas! at The Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds, 6pm on Dec 7, 11am and 3pm on Dec 9, 2pm on Dec 10, visit: malenyplayers.org for ticket details.

8 – Maleny Singers Christmas Concert, Maleny RSL Club, 6.30pm, entry by donation for charity, all welcome.

8 - Maleny Late Night Christmas, 5-8pm, Maple Street. Riverside Centre and RSL - musicians throughout the street, late night shopping, Santa, petting zoo, Witts Markets on Maple Street, Christmas raffle with $500 Maleny Gift Card

8 – Carols and Nativity Drama, Peachester Community Hall, come dressed in biblical outfits, phone 5494 9557.

9 – Christmas Twilight Markets, Eudlo Hall, 2-8pm. Local artisan stalls, live music, gluten-free/vegan food, free Boho Sanra, facepainting and more.

9 - Stevens Street Christmas Art and Design Market, 9am-3pm, Stevens Street, Yandina. Twenty unique stalls showcasing artisanal pieces and wares including original artworks, prints, handmade ceramics, jewellery, gifts and so much more.

9 - Tramfest Christmas Festival, Nambour CBD at the tram terminus from 4-9pm. Live music, food trucks, pop-up bar, rock-climbing wall. face painting,roving entertainment, markets and Santa with gifts for children.

13 - Carols on the Green at Montville Village Green, 6pm-8pm. Featuring a sausage sizzle, Santa Claus, and carol singing!

13 – Women United by Defence, time for Christmas cheer at The Local Café, Beerwah. All ex-service and service ladies in the Glasshouse area are welcome to join, $30 for lunch, drink on arrival, phone Fran 0416 013987.

15-16: Montville Christmas Wonderland last two days. Admission free but book at montvillechristmaswonderland.com.au.

16 - Combined Churches Christmas Carols and Twilight Markets, from 5pm, Hope Community Church, 86 Windsor Road, Burnside. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy food, music and markets with your community (free jumping castle).

16 – Glasshouse Mountains Community Christmas Party, 4-8pm, Glasshouse Community Hall, 8 Coonowrin Road. Christmas carols, entertainment, food trucks, and a Santa visit.

17 – Peachester Community Christmas Party, 6pm, Peachester Community Hall, free entry, food and drinks to buy, for more info phone 5494 9557.

17 - Little Village Christmas Community Carols evening, Palmwoods School Hall, 5pm. Free, no-alcohol event with the Sunshine Brass Band performing on the deck from 5pm. Face painting and photo opportunities for children with Santa. A sausage sizzle, fruit, coffee and drinks provided. Plus a Christmas concert in the hall, presented by local community members and the Little Village Choir. Bookings essential through Trybooking.com or A Little Village Christmas Facebook page.

25 - Christmas Breakfast at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 8-10am, everyone welcome, Santa visiting in morning, for more info phone 5499 9345.